Post- Partum Depression – Teresa Utley
I have recently been reading a lot of research on Post-Partum Depression. Having a baby should be the
happiest time in a woman’s life but sometimes it brings a whole new set of symptoms. Educate yourself
on knowing what the difference is in Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression.
If you are experiences or have experienced any of the following, please call for help in managing the
symptoms (205) 242-6261:
Baby blues symptoms
Signs and symptoms of the baby blues — which last only a few days or weeks — may include:
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Mood swings
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Crying
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Anxiety
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Decreased concentration
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Sadness
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Trouble sleeping
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Irritability
Postpartum depression symptoms
Postpartum depression may appear to be the baby blues at first — but the signs and symptoms are
more intense and longer lasting, eventually interfering with your ability to care for your baby and
handle other daily tasks. Postpartum depression symptoms may include:
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Loss of appetite
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Feelings of shame, guilt or inadequacy
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Insomnia
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Severe mood swing
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Intense irritability and anger
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Difficulty bonding with the baby
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Overwhelming fatigue
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Withdrawal from family and friends
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Loss of interest in sex
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Thoughts of harming yourself or the baby
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Lack of joy in life
Untreated, postpartum depression may last for a year or more.
According to The Mayo Clinic, you need to seek help if the signs and symptoms of depression
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Don't fade after two weeks
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Make it hard to complete everyday tasks
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Are getting worse
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Include thoughts of harming yourself or your
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Make it hard for you to care for your baby
baby
Getting early treatment for postpartum depression can speed your recovery.